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• Counseling Psychology
• Faith Integration in Counseling
• Clinical Supervision
• +7 more

Dr. Laura McKee is an Assistant Professor of Counseling in the School of Counseling at Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. She is a full-time online faculty member with a strong commitment to integrating faith and learning in mental health education. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Grand Canyon University, an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Pastoral Ministry from Oral Roberts University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas. Dr. McKee's research and clinical work focus on the integration of Christian faith in counseling, clinical supervision, missionary care, and addressing mental health challenges such as mood disorders, trauma, and relationship dynamics within ministry contexts. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes collaboration, community, and faith integration. Her work reflects a strong dedication to equipping Christian leaders through partnerships with ministries to improve mental health support in faith-based settings. Though no specific publications are listed, her expertise lies at the intersection of psychology and spirituality. Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Texas Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Dr. McKee brings extensive experience from prior roles as an adjunct instructor at various Christian institutions, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in counseling and Christian ministry. She is deeply committed to training future counselors through a Christian worldview, emphasizing excellence, ethical practice, and spiritual formation. She is actively involved in clinical practice and professional development, focusing on strengthening mental health care within Christian organizations and supporting those in ministry roles who face unique emotional and spiritual challenges.

Jamie H. FergusonView profile

Associate Professor

• Renaissance Literature
• Shakespeare Studies
• Biblical Literature
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Jamie H. Ferguson is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Houston, with a cross-appointment to the Honors College. He specializes in Renaissance and early modern literature, focusing on intersections between biblical hermeneutics, literary poetics, and translation theory. Renaissance Literature Shakespeare Studies Biblical Translation Great Books Tradition His research explores how theological debates shaped vernacular literary production in Early Modern Europe, with particular attention to textual materiality and interconfessional dialogues. Ferguson's publication record spans Latin, Italian, French, Polish, and English contexts. Recent projects include the annotated translation of Joachim du Bellay's Deffence et illustration de la langue françoyse and a forthcoming book on European Biblical Poetics . He has received multiple Martha Gano Houstoun Research Grants and been recognized with Honors College lecture awards.

Judi MesmanView profile

Professor

• Social Justice
• Intercultural Pedagogy
• Child Development
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Judi Mesman is a Professor of the Interdisciplinary Study of Social Challenges at Leiden University, where she also holds the position of University Professor of Societal Responsibility and Impact since 2024. She is affiliated with the School of Governance and Global Affairs and the Department of Education and Child Studies. Previously, she served as Dean of Leiden University College The Hague from 2016 to 2022 and as Scientific Director of the Institute of Education and Child Studies from 2012 to 2016. Mesman's research focuses on social (in)justice, particularly intergenerational issues at individual and institutional levels. Her work examines how social and cultural norms in children's upbringing and education influence their self-image and worldview, with special attention to how children perceive and internalize norms regarding sexuality, ethnicity, and gender. She investigates how parents and educators unintentionally transfer prejudices to children through subtle messages and implicit stereotyping. Mesman's research program has significant societal impact, as demonstrated by her receipt of the prestigious Stevin Prize in 2021, the highest award in the Netherlands for researchers who effectively translate knowledge into societal benefits. Her work has influenced educational publishers, teacher training programs, and diversity initiatives. She has conducted studies on implicit stereotyping in schoolbooks and developed interventions to promote anti-racist education. Stevin Prize (2021) Member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (2018) Member of Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities Recipient of NWO Veni, Vidi, Vici grants Recipient of ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants Mesman has supervised 26 PhD students to completion and teaches Intercultural Pedagogy in the Bachelor's program in Educational Sciences. She has developed the minor 'The (Un)Just Society' and created a podcast series on working with youth in a multicultural society, for which she received a teaching award. Her current research focuses on how norms and values about gender, ethnicity, and sexuality are transferred among professionals who work with children, including in teacher training programs.

Leigh K. JencoView profile

Professor

• Political Philosophy
• Global Intellectual History
• Chinese Thought
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Professor Leigh K. Jenco holds the position of Professor of Political Theory at the Department of Government, London School of Economics and Political Science (on sabbatical during 2024/25). Her expertise spans Chinese Thought, Taiwan Studies, Political Philosophy, and Global Intellectual History. She previously taught at the National University of Singapore and has held visiting roles at Taiwan's Academia Sinica, National Taiwan University, and the University of Heidelberg. Education: B.A. from Bard College M.A. and Ph.D. from University of Chicago Her research explores late Ming neo-Confucian concepts of equality through literary theory and the 20th-century rediscovery of Chinese folksong compendia. She leads the £1.5M British Academy-funded 'Chinese Global Orders' project and was the principal investigator for the EU's 'East Asian Uses of the European Past' initiative. She served as associate editor of the American Political Science Review (2016–2020). Her publications include groundbreaking monographs like Changing Referents (Oxford UP, 2015) and Making the Political (Cambridge UP, 2010), which bridge political theory with Chinese intellectual history. Current projects focus on Ming dynasty poetics and cross-cultural knowledge transfer. Grants & Projects: Lead investigator for 'Chinese Global Orders' (£1.5M, British Academy) EU H2020 'East Asian Uses of the European Past' (€1.2M) She is fluent in Classical Chinese, Mandarin, and English, and her work emphasizes global comparative frameworks to challenge Eurocentric narratives. Her research often intersects historical texts with contemporary political debates, particularly around cultural borrowing and identity formation.

Maggie WebsterView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Paganisms
• Witchcraft
• Contemporary Witchcraft
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Dr. Maggie Webster is a Senior Lecturer in Education and Religion at Edge Hill University since 2005, specializing in Religious Education and the study of contemporary witchcraft and paganisms. She holds a PhD from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David titled Becoming Witch: Creating and Confirming Faith Traditions within Social Networking Spaces , which explores digital-age religious identity formation. Education Background: PhD in Paganisms (2013–2021) MA in Religious Education (University College London, 1998–2001) B.ED in Theology and Religious Studies with QTS (University of Chester, 1995) Research Interests: Focus on witchcraft, digital ethnography, religious identities online, and alternative spiritualities. Active in academic conferences (e.g., Brno, Salzburg, Athens) and has published three books: Teaching Primary Religious Education (2010), Creative Activities for EAL Pupils (2011), and Teaching the Primary Foundation Subjects (2015). Professional Roles: Current Course Lead for BA Religion and Secondary Religious Education with QTS. External Examiner at University of Central Lancashire (2021–2024) and York St John University (2019–2024). Key Contributions: Monograph forthcoming on her PhD work (2025), and articles analyzing witchcraft in media and education. Advocates for accurate representation of religious practices in public discourse.

• Sociology of Religion
• Gender Studies
• Political Sociology
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Dr. Katie Gaddini serves as Associate Professor in Sociology at University College London's Social Research Institute, where she leads research within the Thomas Coram Research Unit (TCRU). She maintains dual affiliations as Affiliate Researcher with UCL's Sarah Parker Remond Centre and Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg's Department of Sociology. Currently (2022-2026), she holds a prestigious UK Research and Innovation fellowship hosted jointly by UCL and Stanford University, investigating Christian women's engagement with conservative politics in the United States. Her academic foundation includes master's degrees from Boston College and the London School of Economics, culminating in a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge. Her ethnographic expertise spans five years of immersive fieldwork with single evangelical women, documented in her critically acclaimed book The Struggle to Stay: Why Single Evangelical Women are Leaving the Church (2022). Gaddini's research program centers on the sociology of religion through four interconnected lenses: (1) Lived religion approaches to evangelical Christianity; (2) Intersectional analysis of race, class, and gender within religious belonging; (3) Comparative studies of Christianity and politics across the Americas; and (4) Identity theory examining the co-constitution of racial-religious-national identities. Her methodological preference for ethnography extends to previous work on gendered violence in Mumbai and Johannesburg. Her scholarly output reveals consistent thematic evolution toward analyzing Christian nationalism's digital transformation, gendered religious experiences during political upheavals (Brexit/Trump), and the crisis of evangelical identity in contemporary Western societies. The publications demonstrate methodological rigor in ethnographic data collection coupled with sophisticated theoretical engagement across sociology, gender studies, and political science. Awards: Betty Scharf Award for Research on Gender & Religion (London School of Economics) British Higher Education Academy Fellowship Gaddini's current UKRI-funded fellowship represents significant grant acquisition, focusing on longitudinal analysis of American Christian women's political engagement. While her mentorship activities aren't explicitly detailed, her position at TCRU suggests involvement in guiding doctoral candidates within UCL's graduate programs. Her research infrastructure includes collaborations through the Politics of Religion study (2020-2022), producing influential infographics and digital resources that bridge academic research and public discourse. She operates within UCL's Social Research Institute ecosystem, particularly through the Thomas Coram Research Unit's interdisciplinary framework and the Sarah Parker Remond Centre's focus on race and equality. Her Johannesburg affiliation indicates ongoing transnational research partnerships, while her active Twitter presence (@katiegaddini) demonstrates commitment to public scholarship and academic communication.

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christianity
• Social Identity Theory
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Jacobus (Kobus) Kok is Professor and Chair of New Testament Studies at Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (ETF) Leuven, with additional appointments as Professor Extraordinarius at the University of Pretoria. His multifaceted research integrates exegetical analysis with social identity theory, focusing on early Christian community formation. Education Ph.D. Theology: Religious Studies and Missiology, University of Pretoria (2017) Ph.D. Theology: New Testament Studies, University of Pretoria (2008) M.Th. New Testament Studies, University of Pretoria (2004) M.Div., University of Pretoria (2003) B.Th., University of Pretoria (2001) Kok's scholarship explores boundary dynamics in early Christianity, examining how texts like 1 Peter and Johannine literature navigated inclusion/exclusion tensions. Recent works employ social identity complexity theory to analyze community formation amid persecution. He maintains active collaborations across European universities and contributes to international theological dialogues. His extensive publications in venues like Mohr Siebeck and Brill analyze power dynamics, missional ethics, and decolonial interpretations of scripture, particularly focusing on Pauline and Johannine corpora. Kok serves on editorial boards for several theological series and participates in academic societies including SNTS, EABS, and NOSTER, promoting interdisciplinary engagement between biblical studies and social sciences.

Fay YarbroughView profile

Professor

• American Indian History
• African American History
• Southern History
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Fay Yarbrough is the Senior Associate Dean of Faculty and Graduate Programs and William Gaines Twyman Professor of History at Rice University's School of Humanities. She specializes in 19th-century Native populations of the U.S. Southeast and Indian Territory, focusing on Indigenous-African diaspora interactions. Her research examines tribal sovereignty, race formation, and gender through legal frameworks and colonial dynamics. Education: PhD (Emory University), MA (Emory University), BA (Rice University). Teaches courses on Civil War history, Native history, African American history, and gender studies. Key works include Race and the Cherokee Nation (2008), Choctaw Confederates (2021), and co-edited Gender and Sexuality in the Indigenous Americas (2011). Explores topics like Cherokee marriage laws, Choctaw Civil War participation, and colonial gender manipulation. Affiliated with Rice's Center for the Study of Women, Gender & Sexuality and Center for African & African American Studies. Active in promoting interdisciplinary research on race, Indigenous sovereignty, and gender in historical contexts.

Thomas SchlagView profile

Professor

• Practical Theology
• Religious Education
• Digital Religion
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Thomas Schlag is Professor of Practical Theology at the University of Zurich , with research foci in religious education, church theory, and pastoral theology . He directs the university-wide research focus "Digital Religion(s): Communication, Interaction and Transformation in the Digital Society" , exploring the intersection of theology and digital culture. His career includes roles as Chairman of the Center for Church Development (ZKE) and Dean of the Faculty of Theology (2014–2016). Key Research Areas : Digital religion, public theology, interreligious education, confirmation work, church development, and socio-political theology. Academic Leadership : Directed international studies on confirmation work, co-edited interdisciplinary theological compendiums, and contributed to debates on state religious education and digital ethics. Recent Publications (2024–2025) examine digital media in religious education, Swiss church reform, theological responses to polarization, and interfaith educational models. His "Digital Religion(s)" program analyzes church-state-civil society dynamics in digital societies. He teaches courses on existential religious education , digital transformation , and ecclesiological-practical semesters . Collaborations include the European Network for Confirmation Work , International Academy of Practical Theology , and projects with Swiss and international theological institutions. His work bridges digital innovation , democratic education , and pastoral care in virtual environments .

• Theological and literary history of the Old Testament
• Pentateuch
• Psalms
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Friederike Neumann is a Researcher at the Institute for Protestant Theology and Religious Education within Faculty IV - Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Oldenburg. She has held a permanent position since 2022 and has been affiliated with the university since 2014. Academic Education : Diploma in Protestant Theology (University of Göttingen, 2009), Doctorate (Dr. theol., 2016), Habilitation (2025, Old Testament). Her research focuses on the theological and literary history of the Old Testament , with particular emphasis on the Pentateuch , Psalms , and Jeremiah . She specializes in redaction criticism, intertextuality, and the formation of biblical Israel's conceptual identity. Her publications and lectures (e.g., at SBL and IOSOT conferences) explore themes such as the final redaction of the Psalter , Jacob-Laban narratives , and violence in Exodus . Key trends include analyses of liturgical theology, post-exilic influences, and geopolitical contexts in the Ancient Near East. Scientific Awards : DAAD scholarship (2006–2007) DFG fellowship 'Images of Gods – Images of God – Worldviews' (2009–2014) She supervises bachelor's and master's theses in Old Testament studies and contributes to archaeological projects (e.g., Tel Azekah excavation, 2018). Her teaching covers exegetical methods , Pentateuch , Psalms , and identity in the Old Testament .

François HartogView profile

Professor

• Ancient history
• Historiography ancient and modern
• Intellectual history
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François Hartog is a distinguished historian and current Directeur d'Études at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS), holding the Chair of Historiography Ancient and Modern since 1987. He previously taught at Université de Metz (1985-1987) and Université de Strasbourg (1975-1985). His scholarly work bridges ancient and modern historiography, focusing on intellectual history, historical theory, and the philosophy of history. Education: Ecole Normale Supérieure graduate, Agrégé d'histoire, Docteur ès Lettres Research Interests: Hartog's scholarship interrogates how societies conceptualize time and history, with a particular emphasis on presentism, historical regimes, and the representation of otherness in antiquity. His work explores the intersection of cultural history, philosophical reflection, and methodological rigor. Publications Trends: His seminal works examine historiographical paradigms, the construction of historical evidence, and comparative cultural frameworks. Key themes include temporal consciousness, ancient-modern parallels, and the epistemology of historical writing. Scientific Awards: Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (2013) Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite (2001) Grand prix Gobert de l'Académie française (2021) Prix Broquette-Gonin (1981) Leadership Roles: Hartog has served as President of the Board of Directors of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (2014-present), interim President of EHESS (2012), and advisor to EHESS's President (2012-present). He was an ERC panel member (SH6) from 2008-2015.

• Political Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Social Networks
• +3 more

Dr. William "Chip" Eveland is a Professor of Communication at The Ohio State University with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Political Science. His expertise spans political communication, interpersonal communication, and social networks. He teaches courses in communication theory, political communication, public opinion, and research methods. His research focuses on how interpersonal and technologically-mediated political discussions influence democratic engagement, with an emphasis on political knowledge and participation. Dr. Eveland is affiliated with the Mershon Center for International Security Studies and the Innovation Group in Complexity at OSU. Dr. Eveland holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and B.A./M.A. degrees from the University of Delaware. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to study political networks, media effects, and civic education. Recent studies examine cross-racial/partisan dialogue, listening behaviors in political conversations, and the structure of political networks across nations. His research trends highlight the role of social networks in political learning, the challenges of discussing race and partisanship, and the interplay between media consumption and ideological worldviews. He collaborates on large-scale projects like the Comparative National Elections Project, emphasizing comparative analyses of political systems. Dr. Eveland actively contributes to academic communities, such as chairing the Southern Political Science Association's "Media and Politics" section. Though no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record and interdisciplinary collaborations underscore his scholarly impact. His work bridges communication theory and political science, addressing contemporary challenges in democratic discourse.

• Chinese Philosophy
• Ancient Chinese History
• Three Kingdoms Studies
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Professor Yoshihiro Watanabe is affiliated with Waseda University's School of Culture, Media and Society, holding a Doctorate in Literature from the University of Tsukuba. He serves as Specially Appointed Trustee for Cultural Advancement (2023-present) and Principal of Waseda Saga Junior/Senior High School (2018-present). His research focuses on Classical China's formation , Confucian philosophy , and Three Kingdoms history , with significant contributions to understanding Han Dynasty aristocracy, historical perception, and cross-cultural analysis. Key research areas include Classical Chinese historiography Major awards: 2017 Omae Memorial Academic Prize, 2002 Oriental Society Award Current projects: Interdisciplinary study of Classical China (2016-2027) Research trends show consistent focus on Three Kingdoms political/military thought Classical Chinese philosophical texts Historical narrative techniques Confucianism's role in governance Chinese-Japanese cultural exchange Comparative analysis of classical sources Scientific contributions : Author of 12 monographs including Formation of Classical China (2019) Published 51 peer-reviewed articles Principal investigator for three major grants (2005-2016) Regular media contributor for NHK programs since 2008

Miloš ŘezníkView profile

Professor

• European Regional History
• History of Central and Eastern Europe
• Collective Identity and Nation Formation
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Prof. Dr. Miloš Řezník is a prominent historian and Professor of European Regional History at the Faculty of Philosophy, Chemnitz University of Technology. He has held this position since 2009 and served as Pro-Dean of the Faculty. From 2014 to 2024, he was Director of the German Historical Institute in Warsaw. His academic career spans institutions in Prague, Liberec, Leipzig, and Chemnitz, reflecting a deep engagement with Central and Eastern European history. PhD and Habilitation in General History, Palacký University Olomouc Extensive research on collective identities, nationalism, borderlands, and elite transformations in Central Europe Expertise in Polish, Czech, Galician, and Habsburg history Longstanding leadership roles in German-Czech and German-Polish historical commissions His research interests center on the cultural and political dynamics of regional identities in Central and Eastern Europe, especially in border regions such as Silesia, Bohemia, Pomerania, and Galicia. He explores how historical memory, nationalism, and elite strategies have shaped regional consciousness from the 18th to the 20th century. His work bridges historiography, cultural studies, and political history, with a strong focus on transnational and comparative perspectives. The 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent thematic trajectory: the interplay between regionalism, ethnicity, memory, and state formation in Central Europe. Key sub-themes include the Kashubian movement, Habsburg provincial governance, German-Czech-Polish relations, and the symbolic politics of historical figures and events. His scholarship increasingly engages with theoretical frameworks such as retrotopia, ethnoregionalism, and the institutionalization of historical science. Scientific Awards and Honors: Foreign Member, Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences (2023) Member, Scientific Advisory Board, Federal Foundation for the Study of Communist Dictatorship in East Germany (2025) Member, Scientific Council, Bundeskanzler-Helmut-Kohl-Stiftung (2022) Member, Johann Gottfried Herder Research Council (2011–present) Prof. Řezník has supervised numerous academic projects and dissertations, particularly through collaborative EU and DFG-funded initiatives focused on cross-border history. He has served as editor for multiple academic series and journals, including Journal of Modern European History (2019–2024). His institutional roles include membership in evaluation committees for the European Research Council, DFG, and Czech Science Foundation. He leads or has led several major research initiatives, including the Interreg Project: Cultural Heritage of the Vogtland and Egerland , and has organized numerous international conferences on Central European history, memory, and regionalism. His work is deeply embedded in transnational academic networks, particularly through the German Historical Institute in Warsaw and the Kompetenzzentrum Mittel- und Osteuropa Leipzig.

Ted McCormickView profile

Professor

• Early Modern History
• Intellectual History
• History of Science
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Ted McCormick is Professor of History at Concordia University's School of Irish Studies, specializing in early modern British/Irish/Atlantic history and the history of science. His award-winning research explores demographic thought, colonial governance, and scientific projects in the 17th-18th century Atlantic world. McCormick holds a PhD from Columbia University and has held fellowships at the Huntington Library, University of Sydney, and Irish research institutions. His research examines how scientific knowledge and economic thought shaped colonial policies, population management, and technological projects. Current work focuses on mechanical inventions in colonial contexts through his SSHRC-funded project 'Engines of Division'. Recent publications analyze food systems, projecting cultures, and knowledge-power relationships in early modernity. McCormick teaches courses on early modern Britain/Ireland, scientific revolution, and Enlightenment thought. He mentors graduate researchers studying colonial knowledge systems, scientific networks, and cross-cultural encounters. Honors include two John Ben Snow Prizes for monographs on political arithmetic and demographic thought.